Julia's job does not have a set number of hours per week. Also, sometimes she works a night shift, and other times she works a day shift. Sociologists refer to jobs like Julia's as __________.
A. inflexible full-time work
B. contingent nonstandard work
C. part-time penalty
D. a union job
Answer: B
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A. internal strategies. B. external strategies. C. exterior strategies. D. interior strategies.
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A. An achieved position is one that is obtained from one's own efforts while ascribed positions are assigned to us at birth. B. Both are types of positions which an individual works toward; the difference lies in what type of position one achieves. C. Both are types of positions assigned to individuals at birth; the difference lies in what one does with that position. D. An ascribed position is one that is obtained from one's own efforts while achieved positions are assigned to us.